Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX5

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was revealed 17 months earlier than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ28 matches up versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 compared to the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and HX5 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and HX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FZ28 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.